As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Staff Writer in New Mexico is $61,518, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,183 weekly, or $5,127 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Staff Writer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Staff Writer in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $51,103 to $75,175. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,066) and 75th percentile ($68,667), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,175 per year. This $12,601 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Digital Content, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Staff Writer often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 30 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Staff Writer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Staff Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $51,103 NM January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $56,066 NM January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $61,518 NM January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $68,667 NM January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Staff Writer Salary $75,175 NM January 01, 2026
25% $56,066 10% $51,103 90% $75,175 75% $68,667 $61,518 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Staff Writer ?

In journalism, a staff writer byline indicates that the author of the article is an employee of the periodical, as opposed to being an independent freelance writer. In Britain, staff writers may work in the office instead of traveling to cover a beat. In an advertising agency, copywriting is the main responsibility of staff writers. In television, a staff writer is the probationary, entry-level position in the "writers room"; that is, the team that creates a television series....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $59,708 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $63,767 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $61,161 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $64,466 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $63,767 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $63,643 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $60,133 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $63,767 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $61,813 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $63,767 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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